V Shape Mind Explained

V Shape Mind
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Decatur, Illinois, United States
Genre:Alternative rock, alternative metal, nu metal
Years Active:1999–2004, 2018-present
Label:Republic Records/Universal Records
Associated Acts:Mudvayne
Past Members:Brad Hursh
Jeff McElyea
Vic Zientara
Scott Parjani (deceased)

V Shape Mind was an American alternative rock band. They released one major label album in 2003 before disbanding the following year.

Background

V Shape Mind was formed in 1999 and toured the local Illinois metal scene, during which they self-released an EP titled Metric in 2000. The band was discovered by renowned producer David Bottrill, who got them signed to Universal Records.

The band released their debut album, Cul-De-Sac, on September 9, 2003. The single "Monsters" features vocals from Mudvayne's Chad Gray and received considerable radio play. Despite touring with such acts as Mudvayne and Powerman 5000, V Shape Mind struggled to gather any mainstream attention. Consequently, they have since broken up, pointing to difficulties with Universal Records as the key factor. They played their final show together on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at Lincoln Square Theater in their hometown of Decatur, Illinois.

Members

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

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Album details
Cul-De-Sac
  • Released: September 9, 2003
  • Label: Republic
  • Formats: CD

Extended plays

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EP details
Metric
  • Released: 2000
  • Label: Diet Black
  • Formats: CD

Singles

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YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Main. Rock

[1]
"Monsters"
(featuring Chad Gray)
200340Cul-De-Sac

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: V Shape Mind - Awards . . . January 7, 2013.